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[–] P34C0CK@lemmy.world 45 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Take home assignments that take multiple hours sometimes, sacrificing a whole evening.

Do NOT do this.

Taking a live proficiency test is one thing, particularly if you're applying for more senior roles, but doing actual projects for free in your spare time should be a hard pass. Full stop.

[–] hark@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

I made the mistake of doing a take home assignment once. They didn't even have the courtesy to give me feedback on it when I asked.

[–] CptBread@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not doing a home assignment(or work test as we call them) would mean never getting a job within the industry I work in, or at least not within the country I'm in.

And as someone that have been on both sides of this they are a great tool especially as it gives something to focus on in a technical interview. Though I would say that a requirement for this is that you always give/get actual feedback.

[–] Anders429@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What the hell industry do you work in, then?

[–] CptBread@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago